Another state is now following Alaska’s lead and bringing in a little more freedom to government workers. The attorney general of Indiana issued an advisory opinion on June 17 which stated that theRead More
Texas Following in Alaska’s Footsteps
There is good news for government employees in one more state! Where Alaska led the way last fall, it seems that Texas is now following suit. By way of background: thanks to theRead More
Press Release: Alaska Workers Sue State, Union After Being Forced to Pay Union Dues
Click here to open the press release as a PDF in a new tab. Contact: Melodie Wilterdink, (410) 725-9079, Melodie@AlaskaPolicyForum.org Contact: Kristen Williamson, (773) 809-4403, Media@LibertyJusticeCenter.org For Immediate Release March 12, 2020 ALASKARead More
Creed v. ASEA — Two Alaska Workers Sue the State and ASEA over Forced Union Dues Payment
On March 12, 2020, two Alaska state employees filed a lawsuit against the state and the Alaska State Employee Association for forcing them to pay union dues against their will. In fall 2019,Read More
Trouble Leaving Your Union? We Can Help.
The Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. AFSCME means government workers cannot be required to turn over their pay to a union as a condition of working in public service. Public employees areRead More
How Can I Stop Having the Union Take My Pay?
If you are a government worker who is currently having union dues or fees deducted from your pay, you can stop the deduction and keep your pay. The decision to stay in orRead More